NICU Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Voluntary on-call

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Background Checks & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List as applicable
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required (Aya requirement)
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must indicate cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually (exceptions apply)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on position
• Other certifications such as CCRN, PALS, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification may be verified as needed

Documentation & Orientation

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Vendor Training
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Voluntary call is part of the shift requirements
• All background checks and certifications must be current and compliant before start date
• Immunization exemptions require completion of religious accommodation forms; declinations are not accepted without proper documentation
• Drug screening excludes marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law effective 1/1/2024

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong Level III/IV NICU background seeking a 13-week travel contract in California with day shifts and comprehensive compliance requirements.